International Tourism Program (Round 2)
International Tourism Program (Round 2) supports Illinois tourism promoters in marketing attractions and events to international leisure travelers to help grow the state’s tourism industry.
Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Due Dates: January 31, 2027, at 5:00 PM (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$200,000 per award; $346,052 estimated total funding; 5 anticipated awards
Summary: State-funded grants support promoting Illinois attractions and events to international leisure travelers, leveraging local funds to grow the tourism industry.
Key Information: Your entity must be pre-qualified for its application to be considered.
Description
The International Tourism Program (Round 2) is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The state-funded program promotes Illinois as a travel destination for international leisure travelers, supporting the marketing and promotion of attractions and events throughout the state.
The program seeks to match or leverage local funds with state funds to promote destination drivers and ultimately contribute to economic growth in Illinois’ tourism industry. This second round is listed as funding opportunity FY27-2 under the International Tourism Grant Program.
